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Samsung’s 34-inch Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Is Down to $265 For Prime Day
Samsung's 34-inch Odyssey G5 ultrawide gaming monitor is available for $265 during Prime Day, down from its usual $400 price. The monitor features a 1000R curve, 165Hz refresh rate, 3440x1440 resolution, and AMD FreeSync Premium support.
Samsung's latest budget phone has mild upgrades and a $50 price hike
Samsung has released the Galaxy A27 5G, a budget smartphone that features minor upgrades over its predecessor. The new model comes with a stronger chipset but also includes a $50 price hike.
PC RAM prices could stay this high for years, hints memory maker Micron's latest earnings
Micron Technology's latest earnings report indicates that PC RAM prices may remain high for several years due to long-term supply agreements and a focus on data center production. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra highlighted that industry supply is structurally constrained and unlikely to meet increasing demand until around 2028. This situation, coupled with potential shifts in AI infrastructure, suggests inflated prices for RAM-intensive tech products will persist.
Monitor vs. TV for Console Gaming: The Honest Answer in 2026 | TAG
For most console gamers in 2026, a modern TV with Game Mode enabled is sufficient and often superior to gaming monitors, especially regarding HDR performance and overall value. While gaming monitors offer lower input lag and higher refresh rates, the practical difference is negligible for casual players, with TVs providing a better experience per dollar spent for couch gaming. Monitors are best suited for competitive FPS players, desk-exclusive gamers, or those seeking a secondary display.
Tencent, Xbox, Game Angels, Ansible and Flick to speak on Game Republic New Horizons investor stage
The Game Republic New Horizons conference will feature speakers from Tencent, Xbox, The Game Angels, Ansible, and Flick Games on its investor stage. The event, co-hosted by Games London, aims to connect game studios with investors and funders. Separately, Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra discussed the ongoing global chip shortage, predicting gradual improvement in 2028 due to increased demand from data centers powering AI.
Micron says chip shortage will "improve gradually" in 2028
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra stated that the global RAM and NAND chip shortage, exacerbated by AI demand, is expected to persist through 2027 and gradually improve in 2028. He admitted that the company has no visibility on when supply will meet demand, citing long fab construction times, worker shortages, and regulatory hurdles. This shortage is driving up component costs, impacting hardware markets and console prices, with companies like Valve facing higher costs for their Steam Machine.
Valve Admits That it Didn’t Have Bargaining Power With RAM Companies for Steam Machine
Valve engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais revealed that the high cost of the Steam Machine was partly due to a lack of bargaining power with memory manufacturers. These companies dictated prices with no room for negotiation, a situation exacerbated by the demand from AI data centers. Griffais also explained Valve's commitment to an open PC ecosystem, which prevented them from subsidizing the hardware cost like a console.
Samsung SSD Prime Day Deals: Save On Portable And Internal Storage
Samsung is offering significant discounts on its SSDs during Prime Day, including the 990 Pro 2TB internal SSD for $370 and the 9100 Pro 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSD for $350. Portable T9 SSDs and microSD Express cards for handhelds are also on sale.
Any Nintendo Switch 2 storage discount looks good right now, so half off a Samsung microSD card is a surprising discount…
A significant discount is available on a 256GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card, priced at $40, representing a 50% saving. This card is highlighted as suitable for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, offering transfer speeds of up to 800MB/s. While 256GB may be sufficient for many Switch 2 titles, larger games like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Cyberpunk 2077 might require more storage.
Want cheaper gaming on the go? Prime Day tablet deals could hold the answer
Amazon Prime Day is offering significant discounts on tablets from brands like Apple, Samsung, and Lenovo, with some prices reaching record lows. These deals are particularly relevant for gamers looking for portable options and those seeking budget-friendly devices, including Amazon's own Fire range. A Prime membership is required to access these deals.
"This is going to be a niche device" – Analysts react to the $1,000+ Steam Machine price reveal
Industry analysts are reacting to Valve's Steam Machine pricing, which starts at $1,049, significantly higher than initially anticipated. This increase is attributed to global component shortages, particularly memory and storage, exacerbated by the generative AI boom. Experts believe this high price point positions the Steam Machine as a niche product and raises questions about the future pricing of upcoming consoles from Sony and Microsoft, with some predicting they will also exceed $1,000.
Morning Tech Bits
AMD is reportedly in discussions with Samsung regarding the manufacturing of some of its future chips. This move is seen as a way to mitigate potential supply constraints from TSMC for cutting-edge wafers. The US has expressed concerns about China potentially accessing top-tier semiconductor technology.
The US is worried China could have a top-spec chipmaking machine despite export restrictions, but the machine maker ASML…
The US is reportedly concerned that ASML, the sole manufacturer of advanced chipmaking machines, may have supplied its top-tier EUV machines to China, despite export restrictions. ASML denies these claims, stating no EUV machines are in China, while US officials claim to have evidence to the contrary. The potential presence of such technology in China could significantly advance its chipmaking capabilities, narrowing the gap with Western companies.
AMD is said to be holding talks with Samsung about making some of its future chips to offset TSMC's constrained…
AMD is reportedly in discussions with Samsung to manufacture some of its future chips, potentially starting in 2028. This move is reportedly driven by capacity constraints at TSMC, AMD's primary chip manufacturer. The talks could involve various chip types, including future CPUs and APUs, with Samsung's process nodes being considered as an alternative to TSMC's.
Samsung 990 Pro SSD Gets Rare Discount Ahead Of Prime Day
Samsung's 990 Pro NVMe SSD is currently available at a significant discount, with the 2TB model priced at $370, down from $640. This early Amazon Prime Day deal also applies to the 1TB and 4TB versions. The SSD is a popular choice for PC and PlayStation 5 users, offering high read and write speeds, though a heatsink is required for PS5 compatibility and recommended for PC.
Virtual Reality Check
NVIDIA is bringing AI agents to AR glasses with its new XR AI technology, as detailed in an NVIDIA Blog post. Separately, Samsung's Galaxy XR is launching in the UK with new AI and enterprise features, according to Neowin.
Morning Tech Bits
Chinese memory brands are shifting away from Samsung and Micron, opting for domestic silicon from CXMT and YMTC. Companies like Corsair, HP, and Dell are already integrating these China-produced DDR5 chips into their products.
A new flip phone that blocks social media at a system level is coming out, and you'll never guess which retro…
Commodore has announced the Callback 8020, a $500 Linux-based flip phone designed for digital minimalism. It blocks social media and web browsers at a system level, comes pre-loaded with classic Commodore 64 games and Snake, and runs a custom OS developed by the Sailfish OS team. Pre-orders open June 30th with a $50 discount.
Spidey Tracker is a meta ARG featuring Ned Leeds, officially launches alongside second Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer…
Ahead of the second trailer release for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, an alternate reality game called Spidey Tracker has officially launched. This fan-powered website, mirroring Ned Leeds' in-movie tool, will track Spider-Man sightings globally as part of the film's promotional tour, which also involves product placement from Samsung.
Samsung expands its Galaxy Book 6 lineup with a Snapdragon X2 Elite-powered model
Samsung has expanded its Galaxy Book 6 lineup with a new model powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite processor. This new variant, named the Galaxy Book 6 Edge, comes equipped with 1TB of storage and 16GB of RAM, and is priced at $2,100.